What Should I Do With This Model A? To Chop It or Not To Chop It... That is the Question!?
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2024
- @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage is back to work on the Model A, trying to get the last few things in order for it to start and drive. This project came together quickly for him so he has extra time to think about how to modify this project. Will he change the entire care and chop the top to rat rod it out or leave it Stock? Watch to find out!
You made the right choice by not chopping the roof. The car is looking great! sounding great!
No chop...everybody chops these cars. I think it looks cool as it is 👍
Everything you work on is up and running in no time. Anyone else it would take years to do what you just did. This is what I love about your Channel
For all those years Merlin im sure your neighbors are accustomed to u and dont even have a problem ......but i appreciate your respect and concern for others
Besides 7pm isn't all that late.If it was like 10:30pm,that would be different.
Amazing how fast you build a hotrod. Would take years for most of us viewers to build something this nice.
What a difference the visor makes !! Awesome rig Merlin
I watch all these guys building exhausts for their cars on RUclips, and you're the first one I've heard mention back pressure. Your cousin Paul seems to just buid them and weld them without any worries about back pressure. Long time ago a guy explained the science of building exhausts, and the theory of how much each bend alters the amount of back pressure, but nobody seems to talk about it any more on any of the channels I watch.
Away back in the 1970s, as kids we had guys pull out the baffles in the silencers of their 50cc unrestricted mopeds, to make them sound and go faster.
Yamaha and Suzuki would warn of the consequences for performance and of the danger of overheating the engine.
Only in US RUclips fabrication shops it seems, is engine back pressure and exhaust tuning not considered an issue.
So long as it all looks & sounds good, it's good to go.
I remember tuning exhausts and manifolds when trying to squeeze as much power out of an asthmatic "a" series 1310cc in my mini 1275gt . David Vizard brought out a book "tuning the a series" it was my bible . All made sense back then with big valve heads , high lift cams with big overlaps and a 40dcoe poking out the dash board !
@@thelonerizla1
Been there as well, with a stage 2, 1071 S in a ‘62 shell, back in the day, straight-cut box and LCB manifold to get all the pipes the same length from valve to side-exit.
Those were the fun days ❤️🇷🇴
@@gordonmurray3153yea always only the US huh?
@@George-dy3ptyeah pretty much. Content providers in the US prefer to use engines older than most of the folk watching.
I eg only go back as far as 1960.
Over here eg in Scotland we have strict safety and emmisions laws about what is permitted to use our public highways.
An annual Ministry of Transport MOT test is mandatory on vehicles 3 years or older.
So our older cars tend to get scrapped when they fail their MOT.
MOSG can make a running car 🚙 out of parts faster than anyone on RUclips. Appreciate how there’s less talk and more “gettin’ at it” per video.
Have to build things to accommodate the Autumn years of life now so keeping it stock roof height and easier to get in and out of was the best choice. Now you'll have some toys you'll have a better chance of being able to still play with when Winter arrives.
Best!
No chop I think the visor gives it the look. Pretty awesome so far can't wait for the smokie burn out. Take care.
Personal preference .. Don't Chop It.
I agree 100% with your choice of a single exhaust.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
Yesterday I was working on my truck getting very frustrated, I had to stop and say to myself I need to fix this like a Merlin would! Thanks for your inspiration dude! 😎
I like the taller one but that is just me thanks for sharing 😀👍
Thank you Merlin for such a great show and keeping my memories flowing for this old man. Going on 85 and I'm so glad you take so good care of your cars. I wish the younger ones would do what you do, maybe a few do. thanks again.😊👍👍
Don't chop her. Us old guys can't bend like we used to! Your doing a great job Merlin!
Fun watching all the 70's rails gathering up for one event... they were all blinged out in their day 👍😎✊
Good morning Merlin hot rod is moving right along! Looking good!
Chop it. You and your buddies are amazing. I enjoy watching you and jet ski Jim and the others chop it and make a wicked rat rod.
I appreciate your no nonsense, get her done
Approach to your podcast
Good morning Merlin the Magician...
I love the " I hate casey ladelle shirt" hanging in the garage. That guy roasted me in the vintage wrecker group for pulling a rv overloaded in my wrecker lol.
The I hate Casey Ladelle T-shirt takes some serious thought and effort 🤣. Like a hidden nugget in a video.
That visor changed the whole look of the car! I envy you being able to find this type of stuff just around.
Merlin I love what you are doing to this ole bucket coupe. Ya wanna laugh years many years ago my Daddy built a 5 window coupe and when I joined the service USN he and my Mom decided to divorce but he wanted me to have the Hotrod as we called it. I knew he was strapped for money so I offered him money for it. He accepted and I bought it and brought it home to Texas he was in Michigan. Anyway I owned it for 10 years and ended up going through my own divorce. I sold it and now at 61 YO I’m watching you bring this ole girl into Hotrod status and am loving every moment. There’s allot more to my story but I love what you’re doing. Keep it up brother.
I love that little hotrod, mmmmmm good. Thanks for the great time.
Good Sunday morning at 5 30 am watching Merlin build his Hot Rod
Looking forward to seeing this one. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for taking us subscribers along for the ride. She's going back together great. Nice classic ride. Love the channel. Keep up the great work. 👍✌️🤙🤙😎😁🍀🍀🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🪄🪄🪄🪄🏁🏁
Merlin dude your rock the builds!!! You getting em running and out the door . Not like some site that say they will but never see the project again . So Thank You
I prefer the chopped look. But either way, it looks like a load of fun!
Morning Merlin! Wade's wife here & we can't wait for your birthday bash in Glamis! Gonna be a blast!
One of the top GM mechanics in Canada has a 29 Pontiac that’s all original except for the LS drive train. He just oils up the exterior a few times a year with WD40 so it doesn’t rust.
Nice tasteful job Merlin
Making good progress and it's looking good. Saved a lot of time by not chopping the top, can always do that later if you feel you must.
Looking great Merlin 👍, I like so much how you complete the build with all steel instead of wood on visor area looks totally original and way stronger 💪 😉
I would definitely like to watch you chop it. Your vision and knowledge on these projects is astounding. Vacation to Florida and build me a truck rat rod.
Why does it always seem that you make the right decision? I think because it's your decision to make! Not every mechanic or fabricator does it the same way. They make it their own way! The goal is always the same, to get it on the road again! And however that happens is what we the subscribers like to see! Merlin, you're a wizard, a magician, if you will! You know all the tricks of your trade and for us to see the magic you perform is mind-blowing! I love what you do. It makes me remember the good old days of watching my family working on their own projects! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊
Good to see you on this Sunday Morning
Hearing what you say about the exhaust back pressure and torque (low end) and single exhaust performance makes sense especially given your experience with this engine. HOWEVER ... dual lake pipes on that hotrod would look and probably sound FABULAS !!! I think ...
That motor started and sounds lovely, fantastic job Sir.
this is what i remember Merlin for. old school rat rods. i love his way of doing them, and they always look so good. Vegas Rat Rods & Welderup flashbacks. thanks for another awesome video drop Merlin
No chop, it’s old-hat.
Much prefer the body style as intended, she looks beaut, Merlin ❤️🇷🇴
Praying for good weather at Glamis. All the buggies and rails are looking great. I wonder how many VW parts new and used have been purchased or repurposed after the start of you spotlighting the VW engines. I bet a lot of people are tinkering with VW engines that were in barns and sheds due to your videos. Thanks for the Sunday morning eye candy.
Vw aftermarket parts are currently up 11% 😂
Very cool little A project, am jealous! Built this sort of thing
several times, good memories
Getting inspired to finish my Frankenstein Model A… It’s a 31 that was a coupe converted to a huckster in order to buy gasoline during the depression or wartime rationing. Now I need to make a pick up out of it with the 31 pick up back half that I have. Going to be a one of a kind.
Enjoying the inspiration… 👍🏻
That my sir looks like a fantastic "going to town rig" for you and Mrs Johnson. Another great episode TY
Good morning Merlin!
Such a tease! Y’all should be drifting that model a allready!
No need to chop the top, it's looking great!
Super cool Model A, Merlin! That thing looks great just as it is, and is going to lay some serious rubber! I think your upcoming bday bash is energizing the sand rail community!
If Merlin was my neighbor I would be over there helping sweeping the floor and learning as much as I could everyday.its always cool to see one of his creations when your on a cruise through town.
Man, I have 2 hours and 30 minutes of Utah's finest to watch today. You guys are alright. Not a darn thing worth watching on TV anymore. Rather learn something anyways. Thanks Merl!
Channeling was all that was needed in this build.
Looks and runs really great...like it it unchopped...
Nice work Merlin ..
LOT OF WORK ON THESE TYPE OF CARS WELL DONE MERLIN KEEP GOING
Morning Merlin!!
She's looking and sounding GREAT!! Can't wait to see her out on the road...
GLAMIS is coming up FAST!!!
any guesses on HOW MANY folks will show up to have fun and partake with you for
a very happy, memorable birthday?
Ought to be a HOOT!!!
Safe travels, friend ❤❤
Stay FROSTY...
Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
🇺🇲🇺🇲WWG1WGA🇺🇲🇺🇲NCSWIC🇺🇲🇺🇲
That thang is looking sweet Merlin! Coming together nicely for sure!
I was going to comment on the last video that I don’t think you should chop it. But it’s your build you do it the way you want to do it. No matter what it’s gonna look bad ass.
I wish I could get into custom work. Great channel Merlin, you are a wizard of your craft.
I wouldn’t chop it….there are so many of them i kind of like the purist approach, stock, body big v8 homage to the first “hot rods” BRILLIANT plasma adaptation!👍👍😄
Merlin great job on the Model A it will be a ripper. Uncle Shane's rail will be ok once he gets all the bugs worked out of it.
I wouldn't chop it. Just get it on the road and have fun with it.
The hot rod looking great and sounding great too.
Thanks for bringing us along Merlin
thanks again for your work I appreciate you
Great job Merlin. Thank you 😊
Amazing progress ! Thank you
Sounds good! Speaking of sounding good the music choices are spot on!
@Casey Ladelle Merlin Rockin your Shirt!!
Merlin shuts down half the comment section by saying "Thats not where I like to run these things".
Hey Merlin,
Be different, DO NOT chop the top !
For a bunch of parts gathered from here and there, that is a pretty cool A bone.
I like one color paint on a body but it is not my car.
At least the interior is painted and shiny.
Big fat rear tires with small skinnies on the front would give it a touch of attitude.
It's a fine ride.
Take Care
I had a 34 Ford,all chopped and channeled, live near Yucca in the winter.
Awesome work
That model A is sounding good Merlin. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing. Looking slick
Make a crawler out of it Love the videos Merlin I love the Model A and T as a young boy I helped my Granddaddy build and work on his Hope to have one of my own one day. Thank you for all the wonderful videos
Merlin this Model A is going to be awesome!
By golly the Model A is coming along pretty nice!
Love the tee shirt on the box in the back ground
Love your videos Merlin. You make it all look way too easy!!!
simply amazing Merlin
Loved your subtle shout out to Casey😉
to chop or not to chop?....that is the question. :) I chopped mine 3" - to each his own.
Love watching you work on this car well actually work on anything
Love it brother ! Thank you for sharing. God bless 🙏
great stuff and fun
I love your channel and hope to meet you in Glamis
Nicely Done ✔
Thanx for sharing your experience with your Hot Rod
Have a Great Day 👍
Merlin you are such a big inspiration to me I started working on my truck doing things here and there. I have been looking for my old 85 gmc short bed it was my dream truck at 18 and had to sell it for unfortunate events. But I love what you do and wanted to let you know you are inspiring people and doing an amazing job! Hopefully I can meet you one day!
Wow, you are the man. You really crank them out. Great work keep it going. Sorry that I will miss the Glamis trip. Going to Sand Hollow. Happy Birthday and I know that you will have a great time.
I've knocked the flux off of welding rods and tacked them to the under side of the viser to help them not be so flappy. Just a couple 3, or 4 inch welding rods. I guess they still make welding rods. Thanks for always being interesting to watch and learn from Merlin.
Nice ! It lives !
WOW! awesome!
That sounds very nice 👍
Merlin, do you think a army tank turret made into something with winch lines that could be mounted on a truck for the ability to hoist and then turn with a load and extend to set the item on a trailer?
Sounds great. Chop the roofline. Keep the original color schemes. Next ride quality and creature comforts.
By far my most favorite you tuber. This project is really cool. Awesome job Merlin 👍
That's a keeper, love it 😎 👍💯
Looking great
I really love this car.. especially when Merlin built it..
I want it...lollz😅
Greating from South America _Suriname
Love this stuff!
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Merlin good work 👍😁